Live News of Mississippi March 06, 2024

Senator Blocks Bill For Federal Protections On IVF Procedures

Recently, there has been a significant development in the realm of In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) as a bill proposing federal protections for IVF and the doctors performing these procedures was blocked by a Republican SenatoRead More

Independent Football Programs Facing Challenges In Conference Realignment

Notre Dame, a prominent college football program, continues to thrive as an independent team with a strong national following and a lucrative broadcasting deal with NBC. The Fighting Irish's relationship with NBC, which haRead More

Brett Favre's Wife, Deanna, Overcomes Breast Cancer And Advocates

Brett Favre and his wife, Deanna Favre, have a remarkable love story that began in their teenage years and has stood the test of time. The couple, who are high school sweethearts, first met in 1983...Read More

RNC Member Pushes For Neutrality Amid Trump Takeover Attempt

Amid Donald Trump's efforts to assert control over the Republican National Committee (RNC), a member of the committee is advocating for neutrality until Trump officially becomes the presidential nominee. Henry Barbour, a nRead More

Two National Guardsmen Killed In Mississippi Helicopter Crash

The governor of Mississippi has identified the two National Guardsmen who died in a helicopter crash. Chief Warrant Officer Derek Abbott and Brian Zemeck were killed after their helicopter went down during a routine trainiRead More

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Civil Lawsuit Filed In Quantavious Eason Case

An update has emerged in the case of Quantavious Eason, the 11-year-old boy from Mississippi who was arrested last year for urinating in public. Following the recent development where his case and probation were dropped, hRead More

National Guard Helicopter Crashes During Training Flight In Mississippi

A National Guard helicopter crashed on Friday afternoon during a training flight in northeast Mississippi, according to officials. The incident occurred in a wooded area near Baldwyn, Prentiss County, approximately 115 milRead More

LSU Upsets Kentucky With Last-Second Victory

LSU's Tyrell Ward hit a game-winning shot at the buzzer to secure a thrilling 75-74 victory over No. 17 Kentucky. Ward's heroics capped off his 17-point performance and marked LSU's second consecutive comeback win againstRead More

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Mississippi AG Sues Auditor Over Brett Favre Welfare Funds

Mississippi's Attorney General has filed a lawsuit against the state auditor in an attempt to halt efforts to recover misused welfare funds from retired NFL quarterback Brett Favre. The lawsuit contends that the responsibiRead More

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State Election Officials Seek Federal Funding For Security

As election season kicks off, state election officials are voicing concerns over the lack of federal funding to bolster election security measures. The absence of allocated federal money has left officials grappling with tRead More

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Federal Authorities Investigate Deadly Home Explosions In Jackson, Mississippi

Federal authorities are currently investigating two home explosions that occurred in Jackson, Mississippi. The first explosion tragically resulted in the death of an 82-year-old woman, Clara Barbour. The second explosion,Read More

College Football Playoff Expands To 12 Teams

The College Football Playoff (CFP) field for the upcoming season will consist of 12 teams, with five conference champions and seven at-large selections. This decision was made after university presidents overseeing the CFPRead More

South Carolina defeats Georgia to secure 43rd SEC win

In a thrilling showcase of talent and tenacity, top-ranked South Carolina extended their remarkable winning streak in the Southeastern Conference regular season to a historic 43 games. The Gamecocks overcame a challengingRead More

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Metropolitan Museum of Art commissions new musical work on Handel

The Metropolitan Museum of Art is set to debut a groundbreaking musical work that sheds light on the historical context of composer George Frideric Handel's music. The commissioned piece, titled "Handel: Made in America,"Read More

Capitol Hill Battles Over Funding for Ukraine and Israel-Taiwan

The recent news conference held in Kansas City shed light on the ongoing battles and discussions surrounding funding for Ukraine and Israel-Taiwan on Capitol Hill. The focus was primarily on the National Security SupplemenRead More

Usher wows with Apple Music Halftime Show at Super Bowl

Super Bowl LVIII was a spectacle filled with music and excitement. One of the standout performances came from none other than Usher, who used his platform to transport viewers to his beloved city, Atlanta. With his...Read More

Winter storm to bring up to a foot of snow

A fast-moving winter storm is expected to bring significant snowfall to parts of the northeastern United States this weekend. From Pennsylvania to Boston and upstate New York, residents are bracing themselves for the arrivRead More

Rare tornado hits California coast as record warmth melts snowpack

Rare Tornado Hits Central California Coast as High Winds Cause Damage A rare tornado touched down on the central California coast, causing damage and sending officials to assess the extent of the destruction. The region eRead More

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Florida Attorney General to Challenge Abortion-Rights Measure on Ballot

Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody is expected to petition the state Supreme Court on Wednesday to prevent an abortion-rights measure from appearing on November's ballot. Moody argues that the measure misleads voters anRead More

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South Carolina's Top Scorer and Rebounder Leaves for Olympic Qualifiers

South Carolina's top-ranked women's basketball team will be facing some challenges in their upcoming games as they will be without their star player Kamilla Cardoso. The Brazilian center will be leaving the team temporarilRead More